Community Advocates, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Reducing poverty, mitigating the negative side-effects of poverty, and improving the employment, income, housing, and health care of low-income Milwaukeeans, including improving the criminal justice system.
Lobbying Interests:
poverty, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, health insurance exchanges, ACA implementation, mental health treatment policy, addiction treatment policy, domestic violence, disability, taxation, Earned Income Tax Credit, children, community justice, employment, transitional jobs, criminal justice system reform, including including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs
Title:
Director
Reducing poverty, mitigating the negative side-effects of poverty, and improving the employment, income, housing, and health care of low-income Milwaukeeans, including improving the criminal justice system.
Lobbying Interests:
poverty, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, health insurance exchanges, ACA implementation, mental health treatment policy, addiction treatment policy, domestic violence, disability, taxation, Earned Income Tax Credit, children, community justice, employment, transitional jobs, criminal justice system reform, including including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs
Title:
Director
Contact
RC
Robert Cherry
728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 270-2953
(414) 270-2971
robertc@communityadvocates.net
http://www.communityadvocates.net
728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 270-2953
(414) 270-2971
robertc@communityadvocates.net
http://www.communityadvocates.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Joint Resolution 79
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/20/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/20/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Joint Resolution 81
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
2/20/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/20/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support and Childcare
Children and Families: Economic Support and Childcare
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preserve and expand Wisconsin's Transitional Jobs program
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104110_8 Things About TJs 1-13.pdf
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preserve and expand Wisconsin's Transitional Jobs program
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104110_8 Things About TJs 1-13.pdf
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Expand eligibility for BadgerCare benefits to all newly eligible persons as defined in the Affordable Care Act up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104502_SBC - Improve BC Plan FactSheet 3.5.2013.pdf
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Expand eligibility for BadgerCare benefits to all newly eligible persons as defined in the Affordable Care Act up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104502_SBC - Improve BC Plan FactSheet 3.5.2013.pdf
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Agencywide
Revenue: Agencywide
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preserve and restore Wisconsin's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104253_Eight Reasons to Restore the State EITC.doc
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preserve and restore Wisconsin's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Supporting Documentation
20130328_104253_Eight Reasons to Restore the State EITC.doc
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The enrollment of uninsured low-income Wisconsinites in the state's BadgerCare program or health insurance coverage provided by the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The enrollment of uninsured low-income Wisconsinites in the state's BadgerCare program or health insurance coverage provided by the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace
The enrollment of uninsured low-income Wisconsinites in the state's BadgerCare program or health insurance coverage provided by the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand BadgerCare eligibility to newly eligible adults up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Expand BadgerCare eligibility to newly eligible adults up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103958_SBC - Improve BC Plan FactSheet 3.5.2013.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103958_SBC - Improve BC Plan FactSheet 3.5.2013.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Save and preserve Wisconsin's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Save and preserve Wisconsin's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103846_Eight Reasons to Restore the State EITC.doc
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103846_Eight Reasons to Restore the State EITC.doc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve and expand Wisconsin's Transitional Jobs program
Preserve and expand Wisconsin's Transitional Jobs program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103656_8 Things About TJs 1-13.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20130328_103656_8 Things About TJs 1-13.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $7,691.36 |
2013 July - December $2,300.10 |
2014 January - June $1,877.35 |
2014 July - December $1,772.17 |
Total $13,640.98 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 82.00 |
2013 July - December 32.25 |
2014 January - June 18.00 |
2014 July - December 20.50 |
Total 152.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 73.50 |
2013 July - December 22.00 |
2014 January - June 24.25 |
2014 July - December 13.50 |
Total 133.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 20% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 35% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 19% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 45% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 24% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December 15% |
Total 5% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June 30% |
2014 July - December 10% |
Total 10% |
The enrollment of uninsured low-income Wisconsinites in the state's BadgerCare program or health insurance coverage provided by the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 30% |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December 15% |
Total 11% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 35% |
2014 January - June 35% |
2014 July - December 60% |
Total 19% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.